A trip to the Zoo

A trip to the Zoo · 01:41 PM

Went to the St. Louis Zoo Monday, and got a few keepers..... Most of the outdoor animal shots are with the Tamron 70-300. Indoor animal shots, and lake shots with the DA 18-55.

Prarie dog posing..

Ostrich taking a breather..

Giraffe getting an illegal hand out..

Thirsty Gorilla

The Silverback Gorilla

Colorful Viper

Komodo Dragon

Best shot I could manage of the Orangutans unfortunately, might go back friday and see if i can do better.

At the Art Museum Grounds

vizjerei · 05-13-2008, 01:59 PM

The Giraffe detail is great~

just the CA from the stick is kinda strong.

You may want to increase black for the Komodo Dragon photo, I can see that the color shift because you shooting through glass.

Anyways Great captures~ Haven't been to a zoom for a long long time...

Stratman · 05-13-2008, 02:04 PM

The indoor shots were really tough, lighting was mixed, plus for a Monday, the Zoo was PACKED with people, so loads of reflections on the glass. I did the best I could with the dragon, lol, it was a lot of work to get it to look as good as it does.

mel · 05-13-2008, 03:02 PM

You say unfortunately with the orangutans but I think I like that one the best. It may not be the "perfect animal pose" with no obstructions but it shows some of the animal personality, some secretiveness (don't know if they're shy animals or not). With the brush in front of them I can imagine that you were out stalking them in the wild.

Stratman · 05-13-2008, 03:07 PM

My main problem was that I got there so late, by the time I made it to the orangs and chimps, it was feeding time, lol. When I went to the chimp area, I had time to take two or three hurried shots while they ran to the indoor feeding area, and not one of them was worth a damn, <sigh >. Weather is SUPPOSED to be good again Friday, So I think I'll go back, and hit the ape area FIRST !!

daacon · 05-13-2008, 03:24 PM

Nice series love the thirsty gorilla

Stratman · 05-13-2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks Dave, they are definitely interesting animals !!

Elle · 05-13-2008, 04:22 PM

Nice pictures Stratman! I plan on going to the butterfly house in the next week and try to get some picts using my macro filters. I love the STL Zoo.

Stratman · 05-13-2008, 05:15 PM

Thanks Elle, I love it too !! Went to the butterfly house right after I got my first Pentax last year, and snapped off a ton of shots. Will maybe go back to the Zoo friday, and try some more ape shots..

Damn Brit · 05-13-2008, 07:01 PM

I like the shot of the ostrich, that mark on the wall to the right is a similar size and shape to the ostrich neck and head. Maybe an ostrich wasn't looking and ran straight into the wall like Wile e Coyote in the Road Runner toons.

Pentaxnut · 05-13-2008, 08:31 PM

Great shots. sounds like a trip to the zoo is in order. we were there a while back but not everything was open. i think i'll head back there in a week or so..........

Rick

Stratman · 05-13-2008, 08:36 PM

be advised that Big Cat Country was closed yesterday, not sure how long it will be, looks like they were doing a lot of work

mtnbearhug · 05-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Stratman,,,,, These are some GREAT shots!!

I just love the first one. You caught it very well.. and the giraffe is awesome..

Looks like a good trip.. Thanks so much for sharin..

Kim

vievetrick · 05-14-2008, 07:35 AM

Looks like you had a great time and took some great shots. I really like the Giraffe makes me wish I had a zoo close by. Thanks for sharing.

Andrew Faires · 05-14-2008, 07:55 AM

Great series of shots! I especially love your image of the viper.

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05-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#8
Elle Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Louis Photos: Gallery Posts: 59	A trip to the Zoo Nice pictures Stratman! I plan on going to the butterfly house in the next week and try to get some picts using my macro filters. I love the STL Zoo.

05-13-2008, 11:22 PM	#13
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	Great shots.. Stratman,,,,, These are some GREAT shots!! I just love the first one. You caught it very well.. and the giraffe is awesome.. Looks like a good trip.. Thanks so much for sharin.. Kim

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05-13-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	The Giraffe detail is great~ just the CA from the stick is kinda strong. You may want to increase black for the Komodo Dragon photo, I can see that the color shift because you shooting through glass. Anyways Great captures~ Haven't been to a zoom for a long long time...

05-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#3
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464 Original Poster	The indoor shots were really tough, lighting was mixed, plus for a Monday, the Zoo was PACKED with people, so loads of reflections on the glass. I did the best I could with the dragon, lol, it was a lot of work to get it to look as good as it does.

05-13-2008, 03:02 PM	#4
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	You say unfortunately with the orangutans but I think I like that one the best. It may not be the "perfect animal pose" with no obstructions but it shows some of the animal personality, some secretiveness (don't know if they're shy animals or not). With the brush in front of them I can imagine that you were out stalking them in the wild.

05-13-2008, 03:07 PM	#5
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464 Original Poster	My main problem was that I got there so late, by the time I made it to the orangs and chimps, it was feeding time, lol. When I went to the chimp area, I had time to take two or three hurried shots while they ran to the indoor feeding area, and not one of them was worth a damn, <sigh >. Weather is SUPPOSED to be good again Friday, So I think I'll go back, and hit the ape area FIRST !!

05-13-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice series love the thirsty gorilla

05-13-2008, 03:34 PM	#7
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464 Original Poster	Thanks Dave, they are definitely interesting animals !!

05-13-2008, 05:15 PM	#9
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464 Original Poster	Thanks Elle, I love it too !! Went to the butterfly house right after I got my first Pentax last year, and snapped off a ton of shots. Will maybe go back to the Zoo friday, and try some more ape shots..

05-13-2008, 07:01 PM	#10
Damn Brit Guest	I like the shot of the ostrich, that mark on the wall to the right is a similar size and shape to the ostrich neck and head. Maybe an ostrich wasn't looking and ran straight into the wall like Wile e Coyote in the Road Runner toons.

05-13-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
Pentaxnut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Peters Missouri Posts: 100	Great shots. sounds like a trip to the zoo is in order. we were there a while back but not everything was open. i think i'll head back there in a week or so.......... Rick

05-13-2008, 08:36 PM	#12
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464 Original Poster	be advised that Big Cat Country was closed yesterday, not sure how long it will be, looks like they were doing a lot of work

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05-14-2008, 07:35 AM	#14
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Looks like you had a great time and took some great shots. I really like the Giraffe makes me wish I had a zoo close by. Thanks for sharing.

05-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#15
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	Great series of shots! I especially love your image of the viper.